Smallholder farmers’ knowledge and willingness to pay for insect-based feeds in Kenya

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2020-03-25

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The study assessed farmers’ knowledge on edible insects as feed, their acceptance of integrating insect meals in animal feeds and willingness to pay (WTP) for insect-based feed (IBF) using a contingent valuation method. Results show over 70% of poultry, and 80% of fish farmers are aware that insects can be used as a feed ingredient. Poultry, pig and fish farmers who were interviewed accepted and showed willingness to pay for IBF. Increased extension services to educate famers on the nutritional benefits of insect meals in animal feeds and market opportunities could result in significantly reducing existing pressure on conventional fishmeal feed resources.

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INSECTS AS FEED, INSECTS, KENYA, POULTRY, FISH FARMING, SWINE, ANIMAL NUTRITION, ANIMAL FEEDING, SMALLHOLDERS, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/58741

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
Research Results (AFS) / Résultats de recherche (ASA)